The Dan Patrick Show

Jason Smith and Rob Parker rank their confidence in the top-seeded teams in the NBA postseason and speak with Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report about the Lakers’ impressive Game 2 win over the Blazers on Thursday night. The guys discuss the difficulty of playing in the bubble and the quarterback competition in New England!

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Doug Gottlieb and McIntyre react to the Clippers falling to the Mavericks in Game 2 of their opening round series and question how great Luka Doncic can be. The guys debate which L.A. team is in more trouble and explain why it’s time to split up the Sixers! Plus, they find an answer for why the NBA’s ratings have declined! Plus, they weigh in on Thom Brenneman’s awkward apology and speak with FS1 NBA analyst Ric Bucher! 

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Doug Gottlieb and Jason McIntyre react to the Clippers falling to the Mavericks in Game 2 of their opening round series and question how great Luka Doncic can be. The guys debate which L.A. team is in more trouble and explain why it’s time to split up the Sixers! Plus, they find an answer for why the NBA’s ratings have declined!

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Doug Gottlieb and Jason McIntyre talk about Bill Belichick contemplating the idea of placing Cam Newton in a ‘platoon’ system where he will have limited snaps among another quarterback. The guys share which top-tier NBA team they are most concerned about in the opening round. Plus, they discuss players pointing blame at ‘the bubble’ for their struggles and debate if they’d prefer to start a franchise with Luka or Giannis! 

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Doug Gottlieb and Jason McIntyre weigh in on Thom Brenneman's awkward and apology and make their predictions for tonight in the NBA. Plus, they sepeak with FS1 NBA analyst Ric Bucher about which playoff favorite needs to be the most concerned!

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On today's episode, Jason explains why Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers should feel very fortunate to be tied 1-1 in their first round series against the Dallas Mavericks given how thoroughly they've been outplayed thus far, tells us why you shouldn't be surprised that 'Playoff P' Paul George wet the bed again in Game 2, and heaps tons of praise on Luka Doncic for being the best player in the series through two games. Jason also pours one out for the Philadelphia 76ers as it appears as though The Process is on it's last legs, and he and Producer Rob discuss potential landing spots for any Joel Embiid trade. Plus, Los Angeles Times Lakers beat writer Tania Ganguli swings by to discuss what went wrong for LeBron James and Anthony Davis in Game 1 against Portland, and tells us what they need to do differently if they want to even things up in Game 2. Finally, Jason looks to get back in the win column with his Best Bet for Thursday night's slate of NBA Playoffs games.

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On Today's Episode of the Dan Patrick Show the guest list was stacked. We're joined by ESPN/ABC NBA Analyst Jeff Van Gundy, University of North Carolina's Head Football Coach Mack Brown, University of Alabama's Head Football Coach Nick Saban, and Actor Bryan Cranston.

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Jeff Van Gundy tells Dan that he first thought that the Lakers would sweep the Trailblazers. Jeff says the Lakers shooting was awful and substandard. Van Gundy says for the Lakers to win this series they need James and Davis to be great.

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North Carolina head football coach Mack Brown tells Dan that his job is to lead his team. Coach says that they are moving forward and hope that it is safe enough to start the season.

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Alabama head football coach Nick Saban answers Dan's question about what he remembers about playing against Tom Brady. Coach Nick confirms the Deez Nuts stories are true; coach says he likes to have fun with offensive players on his teams. Bryan Cranston tells Dan how difficult it is to work in the entertainment industry and maintain social distancing.

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